Steve North, General Manager for Gold said: "I am so excited to be working with the Sullivan family to help celebrate Gold's 25th birthday this year, and really delve into the archives one of the most loved shows on the channel. Gold viewers will get a real treat."

John Quinn, Executive Producer, North One said: "Thanks to the late John Sullivan's family, we have access to some exclusive behind-the-scenes material - driven by first-hand insights and anecdotes by many of those who were there."

The Story of Only Fools and Horses, airs on UKTV's Gold Channel on Tuesdays at 8pm until 3 October, which is when scenes from 'Licensed to Drill' will be shown for the first time.

Gold's retrospective series features interviews with the cast, rare and unaired scenes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage.

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